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About the JGTSCA - Traditional Small Craft Association

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John Gardner Chapter of <strong>the</strong><br />

<strong>Traditional</strong> <strong>Small</strong> <strong>Craft</strong> <strong>Association</strong>


<strong>Traditional</strong> <strong>Small</strong> <strong>Craft</strong><br />

<strong>Association</strong> (TSCA)<br />

• A nonprofit, tax-exempt<br />

educational organization<br />

• Works to preserve and continue <strong>the</strong><br />

living traditions, skills, lore, and legends<br />

surrounding working and pleasure<br />

watercraft<br />

• Encourages <strong>the</strong> design, construction,<br />

and use of <strong>the</strong>se boats


TSCA Supported Organizations


Our Mentor: John Gardner<br />

• Down East Native<br />

• Boatbuilder<br />

• Teacher<br />

• Author<br />

• 26 Years at <strong>the</strong><br />

<strong>Small</strong> Boat Program<br />

at Mystic Seaport


Interested in Boatbuilding?


Interested in Boatbuilding?


Interested in Boatbuilding?


Interested in Boatbuilding?


Like to Mess <strong>About</strong> in Boats?


Like to Mess <strong>About</strong> in Boats?


Like to Mess <strong>About</strong> in Boats?


Ready to Compete?<br />

• Head of <strong>the</strong> Weir<br />

• Slocum River Regatta<br />

• Blackburn Challenge<br />

• Hull Snow Row<br />

• American Star Race<br />

• Lighthouse to Lighthouse<br />

• Essex River Race


Ready to Compete?


Pine Island Clean Up


Pine Island Clean Up


Want to Help Preserve Our<br />

Maritime Heritage?


Want to Help Preserve Our<br />

Maritime Heritage?


Want to Help Preserve Our<br />

Maritime Heritage?


Join Us at Our Next Meeting


<strong>JGTSCA</strong> Boathouse<br />

Avery Point, Groton


Monthly Meetings<br />

First Sunday of <strong>the</strong> Month, 1:30pm<br />

John Gardner Chapter: TSCA<br />

University of Connecticut<br />

Avery Point Campus<br />

1084 Shennecossett Road<br />

Groton, CT 06340<br />

860-536-1113


Visit Our Website<br />

http://www.tsca.net/johngardner/

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